1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 220 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel. 1996 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Laurel | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Laurel | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |